Henry Dimbleby, a food campaigner and co-founder of LEON, teams up with Times columnist Alice Thomson to tackle the dire state of the global food system. They discuss alarming obesity statistics and the health crises stemming from poor dietary choices. Dimbleby emphasizes the need for sustainable farming and a shift away from processed foods. The conversation dives into how financial constraints impact food decisions, and the necessity of balancing government policies with community actions to create a healthier future for all.
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Fast Food Past and Present
Henry Dimbleby enjoyed Burger King as a child, a factor that influenced the creation of Leon.
He now finds fast food unpalatable due to its texture and sweetness.
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Processed Food Consumption
The UK's high processed food consumption stems from the Industrial Revolution and a market-driven food industry.
This contrasts with countries like France, Spain, and Italy, where processed food intake is significantly lower.
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Food Security
The war in Ukraine highlights global food distribution challenges from productive to less productive areas.
Climate change, impacting food production regions like the Mekong Delta, poses a greater threat to food security than local food choices.
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Ravenous
Henry Dimbleby
Jemima Lewis
Henry Dimbleby's "Ravenous" delves into the complexities of the UK's food system, examining its environmental impact, health consequences, and economic implications. The book advocates for a more sustainable and equitable approach to food production and consumption. Dimbleby presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and proposes practical solutions to improve the system. He emphasizes the need for systemic change, highlighting the interconnectedness of various factors influencing food security and public health. The book serves as a call to action, urging readers to consider their role in shaping a more resilient and responsible food future.
Food Campaigner Henry Dimbleby is co-founder of LEON and recently quit his role as the government’s food tsar over its inaction over obesity. His recent book, Ravenous: How To Get Ourselves And Our Planet Into Shape, looks at the global food system that has resulted in 28% of people now being clinically obese in the UK alone and diet-related disease now being the biggest cause of preventable illness and death in the developed world. In conversation with Times columnist Alice Thomson, he explains the damage our food ecosystem is doing to us and to the planet, and his strategy for creating a truly healthy and sustainable food system.
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